| Eco Voyager Pick of the Month |
| Location: Latin America |
| Specialty: Cultural, archaeological and nature tours |
| Why We Like Them: For more than a decade Eco Voyager has been organizing private tours throughout Latin America. With over 30 different itineraries, the company has a vast array of romantic, family and eco-tours to fit all travel interests, including cruises and hotel packages. Their trips visit the Amazon in four of the nine countries it covers and provide fully hosted services stretching from the Amazon, to Patagonia and the Galapagos. A one-stop shop for your Latin America nature needs. |
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| Global Gypsies |
| Location: Australia |
| Specialty: 4WD guided tours |
| Why We Like Them: A great way to see the way off the beaten path, is a Global Gypsies 4WD excursion into the outback of Australia or an East Africa excursion. Drive your own, or go with the lead car, either way the tour leader Jeremy Perks is guaranteed to show you a great time. The company offers a great selection of camping treks and some lodge based tours. |
| Article: The Colours Of Rudall |
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| World Wise Ecotourism Network |
| Location: Russia |
| Specialty: Eco and cultural tourism |
| Why We Like Them: Operating in Eastern Russia and Siberia for over a decade, World Wise Ecotourism Network works with a number of local operators and environmental groups to insure that the developing tourism in this region protects the environment and benefits the native cultures. Trips to many nature reserves are created by sponsoring organizations and the company is happy to plan individual trips for travelers interested in exploring this fantastic and unknown region. |
| Article: Nature’s Dilemma |
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| Midnight Sun Adventures |
| Location: No America, So America, Australia |
| Specialty: Small group exploratory travel |
| Why We Like Them: Their small group Signature Trips (8-10 travelers), are designed for explorers rather than hard core adventure seekers, but do require a fair bit of walking so if you are passive, these may not be suited. The company’s staff Gryphon’s are Sales reps and tour guides, and from your first contact you’ll be working with these experts to choose the perfect trip for your needs. Accompanying the Signature Trips, Gryphon’s work with the local guides Midnight Sun Adventures recruits in every destination for a perfect combination of local knowledge and efficient organization. |
| Article: Gentle Giants: Getting up close and personal with Whale Sharks |
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| Explorations Inc. |
| Location: Peru |
| Specialty: Amazon jungle safaris and cruises |
| Why We Like Them: A fun and educational experience introduces the traveler to both natural wonders and indigenous cultures. A small group size promotes preservation of natural resources and cultural traditions while offering developing countries much needed tourist dollars and the traveler a personal look into the various regions’ unique cultures. |
| Article: Peru, Natural Wonder |
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| Duma Explorer |
| Location: Tanzania |
| Specialty: Photo safaris, mountain treks, beach holidays, and cultural journeys |
| Why We Like Them: Company owned and operated equipment and dedicated guides provide travelers with a personal and highly specialized holiday. Duma Explorer offers many itinerary suggestions to choose from and all trips are custom designed to assure the most targeted tour imaginable. The web site provides great information on various regions and describes the differences in parks as well as providing bios on some of the staff you’ll meet. |
| Article: Serengeti National Park |
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| Hondoo Rivers and Trails |
| Location: SW United States |
| Specialty: Horseback and multi-sport adventures |
| Why We Like Them: Trail rides, hiking, 4WD tours, no matter how you’d like to experience the South West, Hondoo can handle the arrangements with personal and knowledgeable local guides, be it a custom designed trip, or one of their scheduled departures. With over 30 years operating in Utah, they love their land and insure that the trips are eco-sensitive. |
| Article: Red Canyons and Fall Foliage |
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